2 Chronicles 27:2 net — He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.(He did not, however, have the audacity to enter the…

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"He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.(He did not, however, have the audacity to enter the temple.) Yet the people were still sinning."

— 2 Chronicles 27:2, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 27 — Context

1

Jotham’s Reign Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok.

2

He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.(He did not, however, have the audacity to enter the temple.) Yet the people were still sinning.

3

He built the Upper Gate to the LORD’s temple and did a lot of work on the wall in the area known as Ophel.

4

He built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.

5

He launched a military campaign against the king of the Ammonites and defeated them. That year the Ammonites paid him 100 talents of silver, 10,000 cors of wheat, and 10,000 cors of barley. The Ammonites also paid this same amount of annual tribute the next two years.

2 Chronicles 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 27:2 say?
2 Chronicles 27:2 in the NET Bible reads: “He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.(He did not, however, have the audacity to enter the temple.) Yet the people were still sinning.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 27:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 27:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 27:2 in?
2 Chronicles 27:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 27:2?
2 Chronicles 27:2 reads (NET): “He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.(He did not, however, have the audacity to enter the temple.) Yet the people were still sinning.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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